Below Average
#7723 of 9,539 schools in CA
Merced High
High School · Merced Union High · Merced, CA
A Merced Union High high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 2167, Merced, CA 95344
- Math 11% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 94.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Merced High score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 27% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Merced High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 76Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,653/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Ridge Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 448 | Compare → |
| Come Back CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.4 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 120 | Compare → |
| Independence High (alternative)Enrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 92 | Compare → |
| Yosemite High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 355 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Merced Union High
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #9 of 9
- District spending per student
- $16,578NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Merced High is listed in Merced Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Merced High
Merced High is a public high school in Merced, CA, part of Merced Union High, serving approximately 1,951 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #7,723 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Merced High
What grades does Merced High serve?
Merced High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Merced High?
Merced High has an enrollment of approximately 1,951 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Merced High?
The student-teacher ratio at Merced High is 23.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Merced High rank in CA?
Merced High ranks #7,723 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Merced High's MySchoolScout rating?
Merced High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Merced High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Merced High has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Merced High a charter school?
No, Merced High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Merced High a Title I school?
No, Merced High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Merced High?
76.9% of students at Merced High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,951
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 84
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Merced County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.1%
- Phone
- (209) 325-1000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 94.0%
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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